DESIGNATIONS OF ORIGIN AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS

Details

13 September 2011

Ian Hudghton (Greens/EFA) - Provisions to protect designations of origin and geographical indications are an important part of the EU's work and help encourage quality produce whilst protecting local and national traditions. The extension of these provisions toSwitzerland is good news for that country and good news for EU countries too.